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Medical Conditions - Gas Embolism

Gas embolism is the trapping of air or nitrogen bubble within the blood vessel. Blood vessels help distribute blood throughout the body. Gas embolism may have a higher risk of stroke.

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Can gas embolism in spine affect sensation of dermatome?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your question and would explain thatan arterial gas embolism in the spine, would not affect just a nerve territory or a dermatome.

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